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It’s been a privilege to be asked to contribute to the Home Style > Outdoors Section. 

Check out our article: Tips to Jazz up an Outdoor Space.

http://urbanlifemag.com.au/tips-to-jazz-up-an-outdoor-space/

Tips to jazz up an outdoor space

Achieving a beautiful and vibrant outdoor living area where you can entertain family and friends as well as relax in your own space, need not take a major overhaul. It can be as simple as adding a splash of colour in the form of textiles or the addition of greenery to create an inviting ambience. Here are a few tips to get the imagination going using functional pieces which will bring pleasure as well.

• Applying colour to the table in the form of a fun tablecloth will automatically set the mood. Layering the tablecloth with a runner of a different texture or contrasting coloured napkins adds another dimension.
• Simple fresh flowers or plants in small vessels to bring nature to the table
• Serving platters, trays and dinnerware in contrasting materials creating an eclectic style setting
• Fruit infused water station in the form of a dispenser or jug will serve as cool refreshing flavoured hydration
• Hanging or wall planters will add greenery even in the smallest of outdoor spaces
• Background Music to bop along to
• Lighting in the form of fairy lights or spot lights to create an inviting ambience
• Blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living – wide open doors with flooring that flows could work with outdoor rugs connecting the inside-out.
• Adding Cushions to outdoor seating will create an inviting area for comfort. Wicker chairs with soft cushions are a great for a rustic look, while wooden or metal create a modern feel.

Lorella launched Casetta Living (Italian for ‘Little Home’) in 2016, a boutique homewares and gifts online store that embraces the challenge of creating a beautiful ambience with distinctive pieces that reflect both the innovative design capabilities in Australia, and developing global trends.